Delete thumbnails from Android gallery with a single click

Sometimes when you install an application on your Android phone, the thumbnails sometimes get saved into /sdcard/DCIM/.thumbnails and this is a real pain as these thumbnails will be visible inside your gallery in a pixelated which is very irritating to the eyes. Well now you can easily delete these thumbnails with a single click, read on to know more.

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Jolla secures €200 million in financing, Sailfish OS to be available for licensing

The much talked about upcoming smartphone manufacturer, Jolla Mobile, comprising of ex-Nokia employees today announced that they have managed to secure 200 million Euros worth of funding. According to the company, “The 200M€ ecosystem financing will come in gradually from Jolla and as members join the alliance, which will include chipset vendors, OEM and ODM manufacturers, operators and retailers.”

 

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Sony Xperia Ion Review

Sony has been  on roll with their new range of Xperia devices being particularly impressive to look at. The Xperia Ion is no exception and carries on the gorgeous design albeit without the rather cool transparent bar.

Packing solid hardware and Android 4.0 with a promise for an update to Jelly Bean soon, there’s a lot to like about the Xperia Ion but will its slick looks be enough to dissuade users from competition like the HTC One X and the Galaxy S3 ? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Ion Review”

LG Optimus G launched: powered by quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB RAM

LG today launched its next generation flagship smartphone, the Optimus G at an event in Seoul. The Android 4.0 powered smartphone runs on Qualcomm’s Fusion 3 chip which includes a 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC ie the APQ8064 and includes 2 GB of RAM alongside. A 4.7″ 1280×768 True HD IPS Plus display dominated the front with a ppi of 320.

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Android Jelly Bean port ready for Intel smartphones, No word on roll out

Waiting for Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to hit your Lava X900 ? You’re in luck as Intel has just finished off porting the latest version of Android to its Medfield chips. The Android 4.1 build is complete and is being used as a daily driver by Intel employees said Mike Bell, Mobile group General Manager, in an interview with PC World.

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CyanogenMod rolls out M-Series, monthly taste of stable CM for super users

It’s very difficult for less adventurous Android users to get around stable versions of CM from time to time, the adventurous kind are usually happy with the nightlies. So then others have to look out for third party unofficial builds of CyanogenMod ROMs which are unreliable and can give problems. So the awesome guys at CyanogenMod have come out with M-Series, where they release a somewhat stable version of CM  for everyone to use as a daily driver.

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Micromax Funbook Pro Review

After finding success with their 7 inch tablet offering, Micromax has decided to out a tablet more suitable for multimedia consumption. The 10inch Micromax Funbook Pro is aimed at those who require something larger but are still constrained by a budget.

The ridiculously low price point of Rs. 9,999 might throw you off balance and make you think that this is a low cost unbranded tablet but by making some smart choices, the company has managed to bring out something which gives you great bang for the buck. Read on to find more. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook Pro Review”

Samsung Galaxy SIII in Garnet Red now available in stores in India.

At IFA2012 Samsung Mobile announced four more colours for Samsung Galaxy SIII, mainly Garnet Red, Sapphire Black, Amber Brown and Titanium Gray. Samsung Mobile India has launched Garnet Red version of Galaxy SIII (16GB) in India on Samsung e-store. It is now also available in Samsung premium and flagship stores as well local stores in India. The MRP of Garnet Red SIII is same as other 16GB variants which is Rs.42,500 and it’s retail price is around Rs. 37,500. Similar to blue and white, this variant has its packaging in Red. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy SIII in Garnet Red now available in stores in India.”

Samsung Galaxy Note II unveiled: Comes with Android Jellybean, 5.5″ HD Super AMOLED display

Samsung just announced the Samsung Galaxy Note II, the follow-up to its popular phablet. The Note II comes with an even larger 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. Battery capacity has been upped to 3,100 mAh and it is of the fast charging variety. Powered by a quad core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6Ghz, the Note II runs on Android 4.1 Jellybean.

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Drive Link app for Samsung Galaxy SIII now available

Samsung has rolled out its Drive Link app which gives Galaxy SIII users a launcher view which has been optimized for in-car usage. The app allows access to music, GPS navigation in addition to hands-free calls.

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No more Bada phones, Samsung to increase focus on Android, Windows Phone 8

SamMobile reports that Samsung will not be launching any new Bada phones in the second half of 2012. The popular manufacturer intends to focus more on Windows Phone 8 alongside its staple Android devices. Bada Phones were last shown by the Korean manufacturer at IFA 2011 in Berlin.

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Micromax A100 Android smartphone with 5-inch screen listed online for Rs. 9,999

Rumors have been going around for a while that Micromax is all set to launch its Galaxy Note phablet competitor. While we still don’t have an official reveal, Listings have gone up at popular online shopping portal HomeShop 18 where the A100 is said to be currently out of stock. From what we know, the smartphone will run on Android 4.0 ICS and is equipped with 512MB of RAM.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #4 – Guess What’s Inside the Phone and Win a HTC One V

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway is back ! The response to the third giveaway was great . Thanks to you guys for sending in your entries. We should be announcing the winner shortly.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Giveaway #4 is here. All you have to do is answer the question below and you can walk away with one Snapdragon device – the HTC One V

This is just the fourth contest in a series of several more contests and activities we will be bringing to you in the next few weeks in partnership with Qualcomm Snapdragon.Dive into the contest below and send in your entry.

Follows the steps below in order to take part in the giveaway.

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Sony Xperia U Review

The Xperia U marks the lower end of Sony’s NXT range of devices. Following on the heels of devices like the Xperia S and P, the Xperia U is Sony’s newest entrant to compete in the lower mid-range Android device segment similar to the HTC One V.
Taking hardware cues from the higher end Xperia P and combining it with a very unique design, the Xperia U has all the makings to be a successful, youth centric device. Read on to find out if it manages to impress. Continue reading “Sony Xperia U Review”

Zync Z-909 plus launched at Rs. 3,699

Zync recently announced its low cost tablet, the Z-909 plus. Coming in at just around Rs. 3700, it is one of the cheapest tablets in the market right now. The 7″ tablet is powered by a 1Ghz processor coupled with 256MB of RAM. Unfortunately the WVGA touchscreen is resistive in nature. WiFi connectivity is present and a 0.3 MP camera can be found up front.

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